Essex fast bowler Tony Palladino joins injury-hit Kent on a one-month loan deal.
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Palladino warms up for Kent move
Essex fast bowler Tony Palladino takes 3-91 against Bangladesh ahead of a proposed loan move to Kent.
Cook shines as Essex & Kent draw
Alistair Cook hits his highest Championship score of the season as Essex and Kent settle for a draw at Chelmsford.
Westley century frustrates Kent
Essex batsman Tom Westley hits 132 on day three against Kent at Chelmsford.
Cook fails again as Essex battle
England opener Alastair Cook’s poor form continues with a first-ball duck as Essex toil at Chelmsford.
Jones ton puts Essex on back foot
Geraint Jones hits a century to give Kent the advantage over Essex on day one at Chelmsford.
Live – Essex v Kent
Live scorecard and commentary from day one of the County Championship Division One game at Chelmsford.
Record stand inspires Essex win
A county record one-day fourth-wicket stand of 166 between Grant Flower and Ryan ten Doeschate helps Essex to beat Gloucestershire.
Essex lack strike bowler- Pettini
Essex captain Mark Pettini tells BBC Essex the county does not have a bowler capable of winning a match on his own
Middlesex & Essex game abandoned
Middlesex’s Clydesdale Bank 40 game with Essex at Lord’s is abandoned without a ball being bowled.
Live – Middlesex v Essex
Live commentary and scorecard from the Clydesdale Bank 40 game at Lord’s.
Rain ruins final day at Taunton
David Masters’ half century is the final day highlight as the game between Somerset and Essex meanders to a draw.
Somerset and Essex halted by rain
Rain wipes out day three of the game between Somerset and Essex at Taunton.
Godleman hits his first Essex ton
Billy Godleman scores his maiden Essex century on day two of the Championship match with Somerset at Taunton.
Somerset batsmen build slowly
Nick Compton hits 72 on his Championship home debut for Somerset at Taunton against his former county Middlesex.
Lancashire stroll to second win
James Anderson takes his match wicket haul to nine as Lancashire overpower Essex to make it two wins out of two.
Anderson spears Lancs to victory
James Anderson takes his match wicket haul to nine as Lancashire overpower Essex to make it two wins out of two.
Horton ton gives Lancs handy lead
Paul Horton compiles a watchful 123 as Lancashire build a handy first-innings lead on day two of their clash with Essex.
Anderson haul puts Lancs on top
England paceman James Anderson proves his fitness after a troublesome knee injury with 6-44 as Essex are bowled out for 176.
Volcano and visa frustrate Martin
Chris Martin will be unable to play for Essex in this week’s County Championship match against Lancashire due to visa and air travel problems.
Grayson encouraged by Essex start
Essex coach Paul Grayson is pleased with the start his side have made on their return to the top flight of the County Championship.
Essex ponder Olympic Stadium use
Essex could play some Twenty20 matches at London’s Olympic Stadium after the 2012 Games.
Essex get Martin as Kaneria cover
Essex sign New Zealand pace bowler Chris Martin as temporary overseas cover for Danish Kaneria.
Essex seal win in dramatic finish
Ryan ten Doeschate strikes with the penultimate ball of the game to secure Essex a dramatic 62-run victory over Hampshire.
Essex and Hampshire head for draw
Essex’s County Championship game with Hampshire looks destined for a draw after three days’ play at Chelmsford.
Adams century helps Hants recover
Jimmy Adams’s unbeaten 113 helps Hampshire reach 234-5 in reply to Essex’s 345 on day two of their Championship game at Chelmsford.
Godleman impresses on Essex debut
Billy Godleman hits 92 on his debut as Essex run up 325-7 against Hampshire on the first day of the new Championship season.
Godleman in form on Essex debut
Billy Godleman hits 92 on his debut as Essex run up 325-7 against Hampshire on the first day of the new Championship season.
Essex players face police probe
Police are investigating allegations of “match irregularities” against two Essex county cricketers.
Chelmsford expansion plan on hold
Essex’s plans to expand their Chelmsford ground are put on hold until after the General Election.
Ten Doeschate relishes graduation
Ryan ten Doeschate believes Essex have nothing to fear on their return to the top level of the County Championship.
Essex eye replacement for Kaneria
Essex coach Paul Grayson says they are working to find an overseas player to cover for Danish Kaneria.
Essex dealt blow by Kaneria delay
Leg-spinner Danish Kaneria is set to miss the first five games of Essex’s season due to commitments in Pakistan.
Essex to miss out on Yusuf Pathan
Essex have miss out on signing India all-rounder Yusuf Pathan for this season’s Twenty20 campaign.
Essex win pre-season tournament
Essex continue their impressive pre-season form by beating Lancashire in Barbados.
Essex record six-figure 2009 loss
Essex County Cricket Club record a loss of £216,000 for 2009.
Financial loss for Essex in 2009
Essex County Cricket Club record a loss of £216,000 for 2009.
Bopara targeting England recall
Ravi Bopara hopes to secure a place in England’s World Twenty20 squad with his performances for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL.
Silverwood sets 50-wicket target
New Essex bowling coach Chris Silverwood sets his attack a 50-wicket individual target in this summer’s County Championship
Essex target Kaneria replacement
Essex are on the lookout for a world class spinner when Danish Kaneria heads for international duty with Pakistan.
Flower to take new Zimbabwe role
Veteran all-rounder Grant Flower is to leave Essex at the end of the season to become Zimbabwe’s batting coach.
Essex to tour Barbados in March
Essex County Cricket Club will tour Barbados in March as preparation for the 2010 season.
Wheater extends contract at Essex
Young wicketkeeper Adam Wheater will stay with Essex at least until 2012 after signing a new deal.
Essex to explore overseas options
Essex assess the possibility of signing a second overseas player as cover for Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria next season.
Phillips extends Essex contract
Essex batsman Tim Phillips signs a one-year contract to keep him at the county until the end of 2010.
Essex ‘patient’ on player search
Essex coach Paul Grayson insists he’ll take his time looking for new players this winter.
Essex extend Mickleburgh contract
Essex batsman Jaik Mickleburgh signs a contract extension that will keep him with the county until 2012.
Tahir and Chopra sign for Bears
Warwickshire sign leg-spinner Imran Tahir and Essex opening batsman Varun Chopra.
Cricket focus for Olympic stadium
Floodlit Twenty20 cricket could be played at the Olympic Stadium after the 2012 London Games.
Maunders signs new Essex contract
Essex opening batsman John Maunders signs a new one-year contract, keeping him at Chelmsford until September 2010.